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Dance Moms: Season 2

Poster for Dance Moms Season 2

28 episodes · first aired Jan 10, 2012

This season, Dance Moms continues to pose tough questions about what really goes on behind the scenes of the fast-growing and controversial sport of competitive dance.

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  1. 1 Everyone's Replaceable Jan 10, 2012 · 42m Abby holds an open audition for her dance group; Holly's career schedule forces her to miss Nia's rehearsals and competitions; Abby must come to terms with Chloe's growing success.
  2. 2 Return of the Candy Apples Jan 17, 2012 · 42m Abby's dancers compete against Cathy's Candy Apples but Cathy sets a trap for the moms by inviting them to an anonymous cocktail party.
  3. 3 Brooke's Turning Point Jan 24, 2012 · 42m Brooke tries out for cheerleading leaving Abby and the other dancers in the lurch the day before a big competition. Their group dance "Born to Dance" places 1st.
  4. 4 No One Likes A Bully Jan 31, 2012 · 42m Abby choreographs a bully-themed dance; Abby replaces Brooke with Payton. Abby puts Jill, Kendall, Leslie, and Payton all on probation as they batttle for the one spot on ALDC. Payton…
  5. 5 Brooke's Back Feb 7, 2012 · 42m Brooke's return leaves no room for Payton. Abby announces Kendall is off probation, but Jill gets put on. The group dance "Avalanche" places 2nd overall.
  6. 6 Jill on the Rampage Feb 14, 2012 · 42m Abby puts the moms in charge of making the girls costumes for the competition. Meanwhile, Dance Explosion is canceled so Abby finds another competition, in Texas. Jill turns out to have…
  7. 7 Bullets and Ballet Feb 21, 2012 · 42m The moms go ballistic when Abby choreographs a flashy number complete with guns. Maddie finds herself at the bottom of the pyramid is determined to dance her way back on top.
  8. 8 The Runaway Mom Feb 28, 2012 · 41m After Kendall is put back on probation, Jill has had enough and decides to take Kendall to dance for Candy Apple’s Dance Center. Abby finds out when she runs into the Candy Apple’s dance…
  9. 9 Topless Showgirls Mar 6, 2012 · 43m The Dance moms think Abby has pushed the envelope too far when she creates a dance number where the girls are made to appear nude. Cathy offers Chloe a chance to be in a commercial for her…
  10. 10 Miami Heat Wave Mar 13, 2012 · 42m The dance company heads for the steamy climes of South Beach; the mothers scramble when Paige's foot surgery creates an open position.
  11. 11 Melissa Pleads the 5th Mar 20, 2012 · 42m Christi and Kelly continue to meddle in Melissa's private life; Abby choreographs a number to bring awareness to the plight of the homeless; Holly takes a leave of absence from her job.
  12. 12 Waiting for Joffrey Mar 27, 2012 · 42m The dance company is on edge after learning that a scout will be attending the upcoming competition; Abby pits the girls against each other by creating two trios; Nia pushes herself too…
  13. 13 Abbygeddon Apr 3, 2012 · 1h 1m Abby's dancers compete in the regionals for a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet School. Unfortunately for her, the Candy Apples also compete
  14. 14 The Battle Begins Jun 5, 2012 · 42m With Maddie out until she regains confidence, the fate of Abby Lee Dance Company lies in Chloe's hands. Meanwhile, the mothers begin to lose trust in Abby's choreography.
  15. 15 Night of the Living Dancers Jun 12, 2012 · 42m Kelly makes a drastic decision moments before her daughters take the stage; Maddie struggles to find confidence; Holly tries to create elaborate costumes for a group number.
  16. 16 I Know What You Did Last Competition Jun 19, 2012 · 42m Melissa faces a cheating scandal. Kelly's daughters are put on probation. Payton rejoins the competition team causing tension among the Dance Moms.
  17. 17 Maddie Has A Secret Jun 26, 2012 · 42m The 25th anniversary of Star Power is so big there are two competition venues filled with dancers.
  18. 18 How Do You Like Them Apples? Jul 10, 2012 · 42m After their humiliating loss to Candy Apple’s Dance Center, ALDC prepares to beat them once and for all. Kelly secretly re-choreographs Paige’s solo after finding it has little technique…
  19. 19 Worst Birthday Party Ever! Jul 17, 2012 · 42m Dance Mom Leslie is back and will stop at nothing until her daughter gets a solo. Kelly's birthday party is a disaster when a big dance moms fight breaks out. Abby arranges for her girls…
  20. 20 Guess Who's Back Jul 24, 2012 · 42m Everyone is completely shocked when Jill and Kendall come crawling back to the Abby Lee Dance Company. Jealousy rears its ugly head when the moms learn that Maddie lands the coveted acting…
  21. 21 Break A Leg Aug 7, 2012 · 42m With Paige out with a broken foot, Jill seizes the opportunity and spins into hyper-Dance-Mom-mode trying to get Kendall to replace Paige in this week's numbers. Meanwhile, Maddie leaves…
  22. 22 Revenge of the Candy Apples Aug 14, 2012 · 41m When Cathy learns her Dance Mom Jill and daughter Kendal have gone back to the Abby Lee Dance Company, she plots her revenge at the next competition. After Abby discovers that Cathy s…
  23. 23 The Recital to End All Recitals Aug 21, 2012 · 42m Abby s annual recital for the Abby Lee Dance Company shakes up the studio and the dance moms when she assigns a style of dance they have never done before. Potential disaster then arrives…
  24. 24 New Girl In Town Aug 28, 2012 · 42m Paige is allowed to dance again after her foot is healed. New girl Nicaya and her mother join the team, creating competition between her and Paige for a position in the group number…
  25. 25 Solo Fever Sep 4, 2012 · 42m With Nationals next week, Abby must decide who will be dancing. To help make her decision, Abby assigns each girl, except Maddie, a solo and warns that she will be watching their…
  26. 26 Nationals 90210 Sep 11, 2012 · 1h 3m The Abby Lee Dance Company battling for a National title, this time in glamorous Beverly Hills. Cathy and her Candy Apples follow Abby all the way to the 90210, where the girls will have…
  27. 27 Reunion (1) Sep 18, 2012 · 42m After the most tumultuous dance competition season ever, Abby and the Dance Moms reunite on stage to set the record straight. Unfiltered and unleashed, everyone gets the chance to tell…
  28. 28 Reunion (2) Sep 25, 2012 · 41m After the most tumultuous dance competition season ever, Abby and the Dance Moms reunite on stage to set the record straight. Unfiltered and unleashed, everyone gets the chance to tell…